Sheppert, Samuel

In the circle: Andrew Sheppert, Alex Sheppert, Christopher Sheppert, David Sheppert and Danny Howard Samuel Mayer Sheppert, with the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood, we set you apart as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sam, we bless you that as you serve the Lord, you will serve with the Holy Ghost as a constant companion. We bless you with a fine-tuned awareness of his presence in your life to guide you to those you will teach. The Holy Ghost will prompt you to teach specific principles in the Gospel. He will also help you bear powerful testimony. We bless you with strength and power in word and testimony. As you bear your testimony, others will feel your love and know you are a set apart minister of Jesus Christ. You will have a direct impact on the lives of those you teach. You will be a light and blessing to the other missionaries you serve with.  Keep the rules exactly. Work hard. We bless you to feel peace and joy in the labor of the Lo...

Good morning brothers and sisters. I am excited and feeling ready to get out the door and get started with my training for the mission. Last week I had to get my lengthy hair removed. Fred you don’t need to bring the scissors anymore. When I was at the barber I sat down and the lady asked why I was getting my long unmissionary standard like hair cut off. I told her I was serving a religious mission for my church and she thought it was cool and there was a little more conversation on the topic but nothing really seemed to come of it. We chatted about Ecuador a little (where I'm going), Texas, the railroads somehow, and then the fire alarm went off. Being at college and my dorm room being directly next to the sound of the fire alarm whenever it went off, this was really no biggie or stresser for me especially once we knew there was no fire. The manager came into the room and told everyone that their haircuts were free because of the alarm. Right away my barber leans down and says “wo...